On May 8th, 2015, CMHS dance department put on a show in the CMHS Performing Arts Center called Dancing Through The Decades. The show included both JV and Varsity dance teams along with students participating in the dance class. The dancers, along with Mrs. Kaska, choreographed over thirty-three dances including team dances, solos, and a group dance.

This performance was attended by parents, students, friends, and even teachers. The show consisted of about thirty dances, and songs that are "commonly known" throughout the decades. The dances were broken up through the decades with about three or more dances through each decade from the twenties until now. When transitioning from one decade to another, a short clip of the historical part of the decade and dance moves that were popular during that time would be projected.

As the dancers prepare to go on stage, many of the students voice their opinion. Dancer Sophia Guevara said “I like dance and it's very fun. I’m only in one, but other dancers are in five, but I still like it." Tiffany Rodriquez, who is in both the dance class and the varsity dance team stated, “I’m in nine dances. It took us two months to prepare. We practice from three to four and prepare for shows from three to seven."

Some dances were very theatrical and truly told a story to the audience. In one performance, Brittney Morales danced to Coldplay's "Fix you" to honor her grandfather. Other dances had props, using their swaying costumes as a mechanism to enhance their beauty and set the mood for the dance. The technical aspect of the show was spot on. The lights were perfectly created in a way so that they always matched the rhythm and mood of each song. A perfect example that incorporated the dynamic lights was the dance number, "Singing in the Rain"by Mint Royale, which was performed by sophomore, Isis Abundis. The night did not just include performances of the dance teams, it also briefly featured the CMHS Jazz Band, who accompanied the varsity dance team in the number "Zoot Suit Riot."

Junior, Kajol Sharda, who is captain of the varsity dance team, stated, “I helped the coach choreograph some dances. The amount of time it takes depends on the dance, how long it is, and difficulty. We learned the dance, Dirty Pop, in two days and that’s it. If you want a solo, you audition, and if Mrs. Kaska thinks it's right for the show, she includes it.”

Although the audience wasn't as packed compared to the previous shows, the applause of the audience showed that they enjoyed each and every performance. “The dances were really good. It does correspond to the decades and I could see people were trying really hard. They have a good selection of music,” said one of the audience members Casandra Chamorro, a freshman at CMHS. Dancing Through the Decades brought out the cultural side of Mesa. The show did not just stick to one dance style, instead it consisted of multiple styles such as swing, pop, and hip-hop. Overall, the performance was a joy to watch and the talented dancers filled the stage with such dedication and passion.